About this location
Destination Wollongong and the Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation (IAC) have initiated a new Tourism Attraction that promotes and informs visitors of the people, places and stories that make Dharawal Country.
The principal elements of the start of the Dharawal Country Experience are:
Dharawal Country
A new 9-screen video screen array that will display bespoke videos, telling the history, culture and significance of Dharawal Country. The videos include the videos from the previous Jumbulla Aboriginal Interpretive Centre and specially commissioned videos of Dharawal Elders telling stories of Dharawal Country – commissioned by Wollongong City Council.
The stunning panoramic photo overlooking Wollongong revitalized with Aboriginal place and attraction names and is accompanied by 2 interpretive signs that tell the stories of the significant Aborginal locations, that acknowledges our First Peoples and their culture and lifestyle.
Dharawal Country - Learning Hub
On each of the 3 round ‘tables’ – children can take a journey through various fun-facts of Dharawal Country, including learning to say Hello and Goodbye in Dharawal.
Dharawal Country - Stories Hub
Two large original local aboriginal works installed in the Southern Gateway Centre Foyer. The 2 works were finalists in the Wollongong City Libraries – Dharawal Country Student Art Competition. They tell of our young people’s affection for Dharawal Country.
- Where
Southern Gateway Centre, M1 Princes Motorway, Bulli Tops NSW 2516
- Cost
- Free entry
- Accessibility
- Welcomes people with access needs, contact venue/organiser for details
